Milngavie
Place in East Dunbartonshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.942, -4.325 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 54 74 |
| Population: | 13,110 |
| Dialling code: | 0141 (Glasgow) |
Milngavie is a small town on the northern fringe of Glasgow in East Dunbartonshire, Scotland, sitting where the Allander Water cuts through gentle, wooded ground. It is best known as the traditional starting point of the long-distance West Highland Way, and lies close to Mugdock Country Park with views towards the Campsie Fells, so its location makes it a popular base for walkers and day visitors.
Historically the town grew in the 19th century with mills and the railway, and today it has a largely commuter demographic with a busy high street of independent shops, regular community events and farmers' markets. The mix of Victorian and Edwardian streets, nearby green space and good local schools gives Milngavie a reputation as a pleasant, family‑oriented town with a steady trickle of outdoor-focused tourism.
Postcode districts covering Milngavie
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 6.6 miles
- Paisley 7.6 miles
- East Kilbride 13.5 miles
- Hamilton 15.8 miles
- Cumbernauld 12.6 miles
- Kilmarnock 24 miles
- Coatbridge 12.6 miles
- Greenock 17.1 miles
- Stirling 19.3 miles
- Airdrie 14.7 miles
- Falkirk 21 miles
- Motherwell 16.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Bearsden North Ward 1.3 miles
- Bearsden Place 1.6 miles
- Bearsden South Ward 2 miles
- Faifley Place 2.8 miles
- Drumchapel/Anniesland Ward 2.8 miles
- Strathblane Place 2.9 miles
- Kilpatrick Ward 3.3 miles
- Maryhill Ward 3.5 miles
- Duntocher and Hardgate Place 3.6 miles
- Canal Ward 3.8 miles
- Clydebank Central Ward 3.9 miles
- Garscadden/Scotstounhill Ward 4 miles
Example postcodes in Milngavie
G62 8HN, G62 6JE, G62 6NH, G62 7LY, G62 7PL, G62 6HN, G62 7TH, G62 7LD, G62 7AP … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 6.4 miles
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 31.6 miles
- Milngavie Railway Station 0.4 miles
- Hillfoot Railway Station 1.5 miles
Hotels near Milngavie Ad
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Glasgow 5 4.2 miles
- The Pipers' Tryst Hotel 4 5.8 miles
- Dakota Glasgow 5 5.9 miles
- Golden Jubilee Hotel 4 4.7 miles
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow 4 6.3 miles
- Courtyard by Marriott Glasgow Sec 4 5.9 miles
- Hilton Glasgow 4 5.9 miles
- Kimpton Blythswood Hotel & Spa 5 5.9 miles
- Apex City of Glasgow Hotel 4 6 miles
- Clayton Hotel Glasgow 4 6.5 miles
Schools in Milngavie
- Clober Primary School Primary
- Craigdhu Primary School Primary
- Douglas Academy Secondary
- Milngavie Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Rothesay Dock Harbour 4.1 miles
- Kilpatrick Hills Hill 4.5 miles
- Firhill Stadium Stadium 4.7 miles
- Braehead Shopping centre 4.8 miles
- University of Glasgow Library University 4.9 miles
- Hunterian Art Gallery University 5 miles
- University of Glasgow University 5 miles
- Museum of Transport Argyle Street Museum 5.2 miles
- Campsie Fells Hill 5.3 miles
- Museum of Piping Museum 5.8 miles
- Heatherbank Museum of Scial Work Museum 6 miles
- Buchanan Galleries Shopping centre 6.1 miles